Get Ready To Sell

You’ve made the decision to sell. So, now what? Every house is as unique as the person who owns it, but when you put your home on the market, there are some universal truths you should abide by if you want to make even the most humble of abodes look like a million bucks. It all starts with the “3 C’s”: curb appeal, clutter (as in de-clutter), and cleanliness. The list below will walk you through this and everything else you need to know about getting a home in ship shape for selling. Remember, your Windermere agent is an expert on this subject, so take advantage of that resource when the time is right.

Make A Checklist:

Exterior

Remove peeling and chipped paint; replace with a fresh coat.

Clear gutters and downspouts.

Make sure there is good exterior lighting and all walkway lights and front-door lanterns work.

Remove any moss from the roof.

Yard

Mow and trim grass; re-seed and fertilize where necessary.

Prune all overgrown trees and shrubs.

Remove or replace dead or diseased plants, shrubs and trees.

Clean grease and oil stains from driveway.

Weed flower beds.

Decks/Patios

Paint or stain worn areas in wood decks.

Remove grass growing in concrete cracks; sweep off debris from shrubs and trees.